POLYGENETIC
Pol`y*ge*net"ic, a.
1. Having many distinct sources; originating at various places or times. 2. (Biol.) Of or pertaining to polygenesis; polyphyletic. Polygenetic mountain range (Geol.), one which is composite, or consists of two or more monogenetic ranges, each having had its own history of development. Dana.
POLYGENIC
Pol`y*gen"ic, a. (Biol.)
Defn: Of or relating to polygeny; polygenetic.
POLYGENISM
Po*lyg"e*nism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. polygénisme.] (Biol.)
Defn: The doctrine that animals of the same species have sprung from more than one original pair.
POLYGENIST
Po*lyg"e*nist, n. (Biol.)
Defn: One who maintains that animals of the same species have sprung from more than one original pair; — opposed to monogenist.
POLYGENOUS
Po*lyg"e*nous, a. Etym: [Poly- + -genous: cf. Gr.
Defn: Consisting of, or containing, many kinds; as, a polygenous mountain. Kirwan.